2018 VUV to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2025 BIF

YEARLY LOW

15.9278 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.4787 BIF

2018 VUV to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 17.2025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 15.9278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2747 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7539 to the December average rate of 16.3079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2025 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.9677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 86,013 BIF

2017 Average 80,596 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 79,639 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,373.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.8860

16.0666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.6676, compared to 16.2899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7096 BIF (High: 17.2025 / Low: 16.4929). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1439 BIF (High: 16.4609 / Low: 16.3169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7096

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16.7539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4280), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3259 (+8.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 16.7539

2017 Avg (January) 15.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2025	16.4929	16.7539
February	17.1403	16.5149	16.8177
March	16.9854	16.4983	16.7533
April	16.9580	16.5584	16.7362
May	16.7330	16.1865	16.4522
June	16.7641	16.2728	16.4921
July	16.5216	16.1551	16.3188
August	16.4609	16.2471	16.3641
September	16.4609	16.3169	16.3661
October	16.3921	15.9278	16.1349
November	16.4598	16.0510	16.2476
December	16.4864	16.0982	16.3079